Members of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan – Central Region Unit have been active this December conducting high visibility check stops throughout central Saskatchewan.
As part of an increased focus on impaired driving, CTSS members will be conducting check stops throughout the holiday season to ensure everyone has a safe Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
The following check stops have been conducted this December:
Dec. 11 – Rosetown Area – Highway 7 and Highway 4: Members of CTSS - Central checked approximately 150 drivers. Results of interest: three charges of open liquor, one warrant execution.
Dec. 15 - Kindersley Area – Highway 7: Members of CTSS - Central checked approximately 150 drivers. Results of interest: one driver suspended at the roadside after failing standardized field sobriety tests; three charges of breaching court conditions; one charge of possession of a controlled substance
Dec. 19 – Blaine Lake Area – Highway 12: Members of CTSS – Central and the Blaine Lake Detachment of the RCMP checked approximately 150 drivers. Results of interest: one charge of open liquor; one charge of operating an unregistered vehicle; one charge for seat belt (child not secured)
RCMP officers purchased candy canes and handed them out to the majority of motorists encountered at this check stop.
Dec. 19 – Humboldt Area – Highway 5: Members of CTSS – Central, the Humboldt Detachment of the RCMP, and CN Police checked approximately 175 drivers. Results of interest: one 72-hour suspension (marijuana); one charge of driving while suspended; two charges of open liquor; four drivers tested on alcohol screening device. All passed
Dec. 20 – Saskatoon Area – Highway 14 West of Saskatoon — Members of CTSS – Central and the Warman Detachment of the RCMP checked approximately 250 drivers. Results of interest: one charge of impaired operation of a motor vehicle; one charge of driving without due care and attention; one charge of open liquor; one 72-hour suspension (drug); one charge of operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s licence; tow charges related to passing an emergency vehicle.
RCMP officers purchased candy canes and handed them out to the majority of motorists encountered at this check stop.
